
Rebranded to CE Medical Logistics
Strategic rebrand confirming our specialized medical focus, building on the CE Special Courier heritage


From a small courier service in 1977 to a trusted medical logistics partner in the Netherlands: our story is one of continuous innovation, reliability, and an absolute commitment to protecting life-saving shipments.


Founded on November 1, 1977 as CE Special Courier, CE has been at the forefront of high-end logistics services in the North of the Netherlands, both nationally and internationally. Our promise was simple and has never changed: when it truly has to arrive on time, a CE courier is already on the way. With depots in Groningen (headquarters), Deventer, and Amsterdam and a national network of carefully selected partner locations, we are always close by, for both medical and non-medical urgent shipments.
Our medical specialization grew over the years rather than overnight. We have carried blood transports for Sanquin since 1985, and from there we came to serve hospitals such as UMCG and Martini Hospital with temperature-controlled, GDP-compliant transport. What began as a forward-thinking courier company evolved into a sophisticated medical logistics operation, with more than 7,000 transport orders handled in our own TMS in the first half of 2026 alone.
In 2024 we entered a new chapter as the second generation took leadership of this family business, and in 2025 we confirmed our direction with a new name: CE Medical Logistics. The name changed, the craftsmanship did not.
We still drive plenty of non-medical shipments, for industry, technical wholesale, food, and international routes, only now we handle that work to the same highest standard that medical transport demands: demonstrable, conditioned where needed, and backed by our own TMS, live track and trace, and digital handover through QR scan, signature, and photo proof. What is good enough for blood and medicines is more than good enough for your shipment.


Five practical advantages behind our approach to medical logistics
We run our operation on Medlog, our own in-house transport management system developed with our technology partner Datakoppelaars. Over 7,000 transport orders were handled in it in the first half of 2026.
Medlog supports connections with ERP and hospital systems such as SAP, AFAS, Exact and Ultimo. The available data exchange is agreed and configured for each client.
Blood transport for Sanquin since 1985, GDP-compliant operations, and temperature-controlled transport: 2-8°C refrigerated, 15-25°C room temperature, and deep-frozen down to -80°C where required.
In business since 1977, with 24/7 operations and a driver app that can record a QR scan, digital signature and photo proof at handover.
Real-time Bluetooth temperature monitoring during transport, plus a live client portal with track & trace, documents, and invoices at medlog.ce-medical.com.
CE Medical Logistics operates with a lean, efficient structure designed for rapid response and 24/7 reliability.
Our flat organizational structure ensures quick decision-making for urgent shipments and direct communication throughout the organization.
With three facilities across the Netherlands, we ensure rapid response and optimal coverage for all medical logistics needs.
Headquarters
Northern Operations Center
Groningen
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Central Netherlands Hub
Enhanced Coverage Center
Deventer
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A10 Facility
Advanced Logistics Center
Amsterdam
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across three locations
with medical logistics expertise
for round-the-clock support
serving international clients
Flat structure enables rapid responses for urgent medical shipments
Clear lines of communication throughout the entire organization
Regional knowledge combined with centralized coordination
24/7 capability at all organizational levels


As I took the helm of CE Medical Logistics in 2024, I inherited not just a company, but a legacy of innovation, reliability, and dedication to healthcare. But let me be absolutely clear: the success of CE Medical Logistics is built on the incredible dedication of our planning team and drivers. These are the heroes who work through the night, who drive through snowstorms, who give up their Christmas dinners to ensure a critical blood delivery reaches a patient in need.
Behind every delivery stand the people who make it possible. Every successful delivery is a testament to their commitment. As CEO of both CE Medical Logistics and DataKoppelaars B.V., I bring a unique perspective on how technology can transform medical logistics.
Every day, our deliveries help save lives. That responsibility drives everything we do.


From our latest milestone in 2025 back to our founding as CE Special Courier in 1977

Strategic rebrand confirming our specialized medical focus, building on the CE Special Courier heritage
Family business transition with a fresh technology-focused vision

Celebrated 45 years of on-time special courier work, from Groningen to Amsterdam and Deventer
Managed critical vaccine distribution during the peak vaccination period

Introduced electric courier vehicles, from a Renault Zoe to electric cargo bikes
Expanded operations from Amsterdam, Deventer, and Groningen
Managed daily planning for ~20 dedicated routes across the Netherlands and Belgium
Implemented PC-based systems, satellite communication, and GPS tracking technology
Early adopter of mobile communication using Mobilofoon and pagers
Started emergency blood transport services, marking our entry into medical logistics

Founded as one of the Netherlands' first specialized courier services, under the CE Special Courier name


Temperature-controlled excellence across all medical logistics needs
Temperature-controlled transport with GDP-compliant procedures and 24/7 emergency response
Deep-frozen transport down to -80°C where required, with rigorous temperature control for advanced therapies
European distribution using GDP-compliant procedures and agreed temperature ranges
STAT delivery with UN3373 compliant packaging for sample integrity
Discuss your requirements with our experienced team, for medical logistics and general courier work, both to the highest standard. Discover how our own TMS, driver app with digital proof of delivery (QR scan, signature, photo evidence), real-time temperature monitoring, and live client portal support your shipments with reliability and precision.
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